Another Major Hospital in Islamabad Lacks Proper Fire Safety System

Meanwhile, a fire audit by the Capital Development Authority has made public serious fire and life safety deficiencies at Islamabad's major administration hospital, Poly Clinic, ARY News documented.

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• According to the audit, 34 fire and life safety deficiencies were identified at the hospital.
• While multiple emergency routes were identified blocked or obstructed, it continued that a number of significant sections of Poly Clinic do not have proper emergency exits.

In practice, the report remarked gas leakage was additionally detected near the central kitchen, with immediate corrective action recommended.

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For context, the hospital additionally lacks an automatic fire detection system and a manual fire alarm system. Sprinklers, hose reels, wet risers and yard hydrant systems are additionally missing.

According to The audit further, there are no dedicated underground or rooftop water tanks for firefighting.

Electrical wiring at the hospital was described as extremely poor. The report additionally identified inadequate arrangements for evacuating patients from the CCU, ICU and NICU.

Poly Clinic does not have a proper emergency and evacuation plan. Emergency lights, exit signs, and an assembly area are additionally not available in sufficient form.

For context, the report remarked the hospital has no fire safety training or initial firefighting team. It additionally pointed to poor cleanliness, lack of non-slip protection on stairs, and absence of fire blankets, safety equipment and anti-shatter protection for glass. The hospital additionally lacks proper fire compartmentation in notable areas. CM Punjab Orders Installation of Fire Safety Equipment in All Hospitals.

For context, the CDA directed Poly Clinic to immediately restore all emergency exits and recommended urgent correction of the gas leakage and unsafe electrical wiring.

It additionally recommended installing fire alarm, detection, and firefighting systems on a priority basis.

For context, the authority remarked immediate correction of the fire and life safety deficiencies is necessary. A re-inspection of Poly Clinic will be carried out once the shortcomings are addressed. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest news and stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover.

Taken together, the developments around another Major Hospital in Islamabad Lacks Proper Fire Safety System point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.